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The Making of a Plan: More than the Sum of its Parts
Forest management plans are central to the concept of sustainable forestry. These documents encompass not only management goals and pathways for achieving them but also reflect the uniqueness of the property and the landowner, your professional expertise as a forester and the insights of the broader forestry community. The management plan has long been a core pillar of the American Tree Farm System® (ATFS) program and is a key element of the 2010–2015 ATFS Standards of Sustainability.
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New Tools Make Certification Easier than Ever!
Inspecting Foresters are the key to a successful
American Tree Farm System® (ATFS). Working with more than 82,000 Tree Farmers, you provide the on-the-ground validation
of sustainability on the 24 million acres of
certified forestland nationwide. ATFS is committed to providing you the tools you need to continue to effectively serve your landowners.
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Stumped Fall 2013
Answers to Inspectors’ Most Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I’m doing a re-inspection with a landowner who has been in the program for years. He is very proud of his stewardship and proudly displays the Tree Farm sign. However, his management plan is about 10 years old and is probably due for an update. It is also missing a couple of the required elements for certification, including threatened and endangered species, invasive species and special sites. The landowner has committed to updating his plan next year. Should the property be decertified?
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